Best jewelry making kits according to redditors

Happybuy Single Horn Anvil 55Lbs Cast Iron Anvil Blacksmith for Sale Forge Tools and Equipment Anvil Rugged Round Horn Anvil Blacksmith Jewelers Metalsmith Blacksmith Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075YVZ3GQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mbmRDbW5M701C

Exactly. I got one of these to carve nickels.

It's most of a hand-held clamp/vise.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005LY5A14/ref=mp_s_a_1_18

This would be pretty easy to put together for a hobbyist. If you post some better photographs, I could give you some links to the different components. The hardest part to find will be the part where it attaches to the ear. The rest of the pieces can be easily found on Etsy or a beading supplier website.

Are the colored, faceted balls glass or plastic?

EDIT: A kit like this would help y'all remake them.

EDIT 2: Or contact an Etsy artist like this person who makes very similar items and commission a custom single earring.

Or just buy one of these

https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Work-Holder-CLAMP-VISE/dp/B000RB547G/

or

https://www.amazon.com/Hand-Free-Universal-Holder-HOL-173-00/dp/B0058EDVXQ/

I got this anvil on Amazon. It's cast steel and so far has been really good. Definitely worth a try.

The top plate looks super rough.

In this price range you can consider the 66 lbs new anvils you can find @ Amazon - they look just like this picture: https://www.amazon.com/Happybuy-Single-Blacksmith-Jewelers-Metalsmith/dp/B075YSCQ4Q/

Mark Aspery and others have reviewed it and I suspect it's good to go for starting out without the terrible face and edge issues. Mark's review was written on March 20th.

Engraving, join me in ruining perfectly good guns!

Edit:

Starter kit for hand engraving as a cheap person

• Square Graver
  
• Graver Handle
  
  Starter kit for the wild child with a dremmel
  
  
• Diamond Burrs
  
  OR
  
  
• Tungsten Carbide burrs (these need a 3/32 collet)
  
  Full hobo mode
  
  
• Take a spade bit (look in the trash, where they belong)
  
• Grind it down to a graver shape freehand
  
• EDIT: Heat treat so that it actually works. (repeat multiple times because you are using a torch and a glass of water like a poor person)
  
• Grab a stick
  
• Drill a hole slightly smaller than the diamater of the shaft of your improvised graver
  
• Jam that ducker into the stick like its a handle
  
• Grab a small hammer and get to whackerin

A jeweler's loupe is the only way to go: https://www.amazon.com/Dreame-Illuminated-Jewelers-Magnifier-Antiques/dp/B07K9CYXNV/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=jewelers+loupe&qid=1565816300&s=gateway&sr=8-7

Definitely worth more than it costs.

Here's my lady, picture taken last night with the same jeweler's loupe I linked.

DMSO is also godly for making transdermal ointments.

One wildly successful experiment of mine was using AVB (already-vaped marijuana) to make a cannabinoid ointment. It was incredibly easy: just take the AVB in a finely ground form, add DMSO, and let sit for a week. The DMSO turns a dark green and is incredibly soothing for sore joints and muscles.

DMSO really stings in its raw form, though! I'm not squeamish, so I just put up with it (you only need a paltry amount to get an effect with the AVB ointment) but I know some people react way worse. It seems that DMSO causes a pretty strong histaminergic reaction at the point of contact. If you are prone to skin problems, it will likely resemble a chemical burn for the first hour after application if you don't dilute it.

I'm not sure, but I bet that the cannabinoid ointment could be diluted. It's just a matter of keeping the compounds in solution when they diffuse across the epithelium. I'll have to try that next time I use it.

Because I was driven to make the best, I got this brand off of Amazon. I didn't check for third-party testing, but unlike the other brands this one comes in a glass bottle, which I like more already. It's worked just fine and, while I have no context for it, it seems to be very pure.

UV Epoxy Resin Jewelry Kit Cristal Non-Toxic, 3 Epoxy + 11 Molds 31 Shapes + 100 Rings + 12 Dried Flowers + 12 Coral Flowers + 12 Glassines + 12 Holographic Paper + 12 Glitters Pigment Powder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DB47ZNX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gMyuDbC1CRYET

I wish that were the case, maybe i need to look for those kinds. The ones i have are like the ones in the link below. There really isnt much of a lip anywhere.


www.amazon.com/Pendant-Cabochon-Dome-25-Diameter-Colorful/dp/B074DRJ1CQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541640374&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Bezels+and+glass+cabochons&psc=1

I have Amazon Prime. Would this work?

Not sure if you’d be into it, but I think daisy buttons would be super cute!!

MagiDeal 10 Piece Daisy Flower Alloy Flatback Crafts Buttons Embellishments for Jewelry Making 18mm White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075T62P1H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WGgqDbBTZPD3S

Here's a holder I've seen recommended.

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• *Mixing brush: Any old brush will do. You can get camel hair brushes at most craft stores.
  
• Smaller sizes usually: 1/0, 3/0, 5/0, 10/0 Red (kolinsky) sable are the best. In the US look for Windsor & Newton.
  
• Honestly, if you are only painting a few minis at a time, get a brush-on primer. Vallejo Surface primer, Stynylrez from Badger or Testors Model Master acrylic primer. (especially use brush-on if you are painting reaper bones). If you are doing a lot of models at one time, get a cheap external-mix airbrush.
  
• Finishes: I've used dozens of brands over the years. Currently I use Krylon Matte-Sealer in an Aerosol can. Army painter Anti-shine is also good. 3-4 light coats will protect your models just fine. (beware of the gloss first then matte after myth, it does not protect any better than 3-4 coats of good matte sealer.).
  
• Work holder: I use this most of the time: Universal Peg-vise
  Otherwise I just use blu-tac (poster adhesive) and those little ketchup cups from fast food places.
  
• brush care: brush cleaners and brush soaps are good. They help you keep the point on your round brushes.
  
• Mold Lines: for metal minis, a hobby knife and small files. For plastic minis, get a mold line cleaner or you can cut them off with your hobby knife. A pair of sprue cutters is good if you are doing plastic minis that are on sprues.
  
• Storage: this is wide open. I personally use the Chessex figure cases for most minis. Portable Warfare, KR Multicase and Battlefoam also make quality storage/transport cases. If you want to display your models, I can recommend display cases used for shot glasses, baseballs, golf balls, etc. For the tools & supplies, Just use a small toolbox that can hold everything. As your hobby grows, so will the size of your tool-box.
  
• Agitators: depends on the brand of paints. Reaper paints come with agitators. Other wise, use small GLASS balls. Steel will react with the paint and rust, other metals such as brass, copper and stainless steel will also react with the paint. If you are not using dropper-bottle paints, just stir the paint with the back of a brush.
  
• Flow Improver/Flow Aid: while not necessary, some paints work better thinned (you do not need to thin all your paints when you use them). It also depends on your painting style/technique. I use Liquitex Flow-Aid (you mix it 1:20 with water to make your flow-improver solution). It is used in both brush and airbrush applications. For washes, you can't get better than Games Workshop's Shades line.
  
• Palette: Many painters use a wet-palette. I prefer an ice-palette. (use a metal dimpled-palette stuck on top of a freezer-pack).
  

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ESSZNC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/BENCH-WIZARD-Number-Capital-Letter/dp/B005ESSZNC

Something like this is what I ended up looking at for serialization purposes (I'm going to heat them to press into a polymer lower, but if you're doing aluminum you can just do the hammer punch method they were made for). Gotta make sure the sizing is appropriate but I think they'll work well and aren't insanely expensive.

Check this out at Amazon.com
Dreame 30X 60X LED Lighted Illuminated Jewelers Eye Loupe Jewelry Magnifier for Gems Jewelry Rocks Stamps Coins Watches Hobbies Antiques Models Photos(Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K9CYXNV/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_xESVCbQWMANM2



https://www.growweedeasy.com/harvest#trichome-method

As for the handles: yes, epoxy every surface and every hole. I epoxy around the pins too, just to be sure everything gets coated. Keep some rubbing alcohol or acetone and paper towels or q tips around to wipe off excess and squeeze-out. This will save time spent scraping later! Don't clamp too tightly or all the epoxy will get squeezed out.

As for engraving, look up acid etching. I haven't done it myself, but I've seen others do it. Alternatively, I think something like this might work.

I got one off Amazon after seeing it in his last painting post. I like the weight of it, mitigates some of my shakiness.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000RB547G/ref=ya_st_dp_summary

My husband has size 15 shoes [and he swears by these] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006RK3RCA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5z.0AbF2JV9K5). I know they are a tad over $100 but Keens are a good quality shoe!!

[I'd love to get this] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0757LFGSB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.C.0Ab16YDD6F) to jump start my jewelry making hobby! 😀

Let me know if you know of any good quality socks. It is hard to find decent socks in his (and your) size too!

I usually get these for the twelve to thirteen year old boys I “adopt” for Xmas.

These kind of things are good for girls.

More ideas for either:

Bugglegum Maker Kit

Basketballs / other sports equipment

Shirts / Sweatshirts of local sports teams

Good quality colored pencils and some adult coloring books

A small radio with batteries

Small jewelry kits like these

Or this kit.

Special effects makeup kit

Robot Spider kit

Nerf guns

This kit contains everything I think you’ll need for the repair.

If this is what you choose to do I can walk you through it.

OPount Jewelry Findings Set Jewelry Making Kit Jewelry Findings Starter Kit Jewelry Beading Making and Repair Tools Kit Pliers Silver Beads Wire Starter Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071ZV1HJX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HnMYCb2ERFQR7

If shes not into beaded jewelry kinda thing maybe try something like this? its a basic kit for necklaces and earings not limited to beads. She could try wire wraping stones or even just shopping for loose pendants and chains. I hope this helps.

Yes of course! I bought the base and the glass tile that forms the structure for the embroideryon Amazon. This is a pendant, not a pin, but I think you can find similar things for pins. I traced the glass onto the fabric and then drew my design before embroidering as usual on a hoop. Then I cut out the fabric and sewed it around the glass and glued it together with craft glue. I have more detailed step-by-step instructions on my Instagram. I'm not sure if there's a better way to do this--I just sort of figured it out on my own--but I hope this helps!

I paint pretty much entirely larger minis (54mm, 75mm, and up). For my stuff, I've got a jewelers vice/clamp. You can find them on amazon for around $15.

To hold the figure, I normally put pins (short pieces of paper clip) into the feet and then clamp down onto the pins. When I finish the figure, those pins will then help fix the figure to the base. In your case the figure already has a base. But I'd assuming you can use the pins that come with the vice, insert those into the holes, and then clamp down onto the base of the figure. The idea behind the jewelers vice is that you can arrange the pins to clamp on to all sorts of different shapes. You may also find the handle is more comfortable to use that the chessex case lids and make use of it on the smaller figures too!

Doesn’t seem to be anything on Prime. This gets you 2 for $10 with the shipping.

https://www.amazon.com/JEWELLERS-STONE-DIAMOND-SPRING-DISPLAY/dp/B01M0X8JUC

You could in the alternative, get a bunch of arms off of ebay, chop their arms off, and magnatize them so they can take different arms depending on what you want to roll.

It is a lot of work for tzangors, I have done this with a couple of my terminator squads, and on a couple of rubrics for the heavy weapon choice. You don't really have to, you could just make sure you disclose what they have before each game, but it is kind of fun to have the visual options.

get one of these https://www.amazon.com/NIUPIKA-Jewelers-Adjustable-Professional-Jewelry/dp/B01L1JXFDC/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_469_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=YE9513NN9EPHMSX68GK1&dpID=41YWJvQl2pL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=detail
and try and find super small blades for it.

https://www.amazon.com/Exclusive-Wellness-Club-Odorless-99-995/dp/B009L6NW4U

thats PHARMA grade DMSO, i could fit 1000mg clonazolam into a 30ml vial correct?

DMSO is a really tricky one. There's a ton of guys selling it as "natural" and "pure" but basically they're buying industrial drums of the stuff an packaging it down in to smaller bottles for profit. From what I understand that Nature's Gift (the one with the tree) does this and they never list the source and/processing. Given that DMSO has to be handled incredibly carefully, you have to be really careful where you get it from. This one seems to get good reviews, although it is expensive. For our uses (which are tiny amounts), I don't see the price being an issue:
http://www.amazon.com/DMSO-99-98-Pharma-Grade-Liquid/dp/B009L6NW4U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

This.

if you are paranoid, you can hammer it down on a stainless sheet for a very cheap fireproof stuff.

http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Letter-Number-Stamp-Punch/dp/B005ESSZNC/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1419104395&sr=1-3&keywords=punch+number

Saw this in the recommended list on that page, maybe this? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000RB547G/ref=pd_aw_sim_328_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=D8SD3MYP8QTGYFD1P24Y&dpPl=1&dpID=51aKAxgb39L